Metastream™ TSKS coupling I-TSKS ENG 0405

(PN 78257)
Fitting, & Maintenance Instructions. Page 1 of 7

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2B
2 2A
6 8 7 5

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A A

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 Transmission Unit 5 Guard Ring
2 Standard Hub -external 7 Membrane Pack
location
2A Standard Hub -internal 8 Drive Bolt Assembly
location
2B Large-bore Hub 6 Spacer
3 Hub Bolt

Foreword
These instructions are provided to familiarise the user with the coupling and its designated use. These
instructions must be read and applied whenever work is carried out on the coupling and must be kept
available for future reference.

ATTENTION These instructions are for the fitting, operation and maintenance of the coupling as used in
rotating equipment and will help to avoid danger and increase reliability. The information
required may change with other types of equipment or installation arrangements. These
instructions must be read in conjunction with the instruction manuals for both the driver and
driven machinery.

If the coupling is to be used for an application other than that originally intended or outside the
recommended performance limits, John Crane must be contacted before its installation and use.

Any warranty may be affected by improper handling, installation, or use of this coupling. Contact the
company for information as to exclusive product warranty and limitations of liability

If questions or problems arise, contact your local John Crane sales/service engineer or the original
equipment manufacturer as appropriate.

ATTENTION John Crane couplings are precision products and must be handled appropriately. Take
particular care to avoid damage to spigots, mating faces, hub bores, keyways and
membranes. Do not excessively compress the coupling membranes during assembly. Refer
to Table 1 for compression limits. (X)

These instructions are written for standard catalogue products, generally designed in accordance with the
drawing shown.

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Safety Instructions
The following designations are used in the installation instructions to highlight instructions of particular
importance.

IMPORTANT is used for items of particular concern when using the coupling.

ATTENTION where there is an obligation or prohibition concerning the avoidance of risk.

where there is an obligation or prohibition concerning harm to people or damage to the

! equipment.

The usual extent of supply comprises

A factory assembled transmission unit, comprising 2-off guard rings (5), 1 –off spacer (6), 2-off membrane
packs (7) plus fasteners and fixings(8)
Driver hub
Driven hub
2 sets of bolts (3) to assemble the transmission unit to the two hub flanges

IMPORTANT If a general arrangement drawing is supplied with the coupling then all data indicated
on that drawing takes precedence over information included in these instructions.

Storage

If the coupling is not to be used immediately, it should be stored away from direct heat in its original
packing.

All documentation supplied with the coupling should be retained for future reference.

Spares

When requesting spares always quote the full designation of the coupling

The following spares can be purchased from John Crane.

Set of hub bolts (4) (please specify standard or/and large hubs)
Hubs, bored to your requirement or unbored (2, 3)
Complete transmission unit, balanced or unbalanced(l)
Membrane pack including drive bolts and guard ring assemblies (5, 7, 8)

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Fitting, & Maintenance Instructions. Page 3 of 7

INSTALLATION
Remove coupling from packaging and carefully inspect for signs of damage. Pay particular attention to the
hub bores and the spigot/recess location features, which should be free from burrs and other damage.

INSTALLATION OF HUBS

Prior to installing the coupling, ensure that the machinery is made safe. Hubs must be
! adequately supported during installation to avoid accidental damage should they slip.

Ensure the hub bore and mating shaft are clean.

Parallel Bore with Keyed Drive

The hub is usually installed with the hub face and shaft end flush.
Measure the shaft diameter and hub bore to confirm the correct fit.
For clearance fits, install the key(s) into the shaft keyway and with a little lubrication on the shaft, slide the
hub onto the shaft. The key should be a tight sliding fit in the keyway with a small clearance at the top of the
key. Secure the hub to the shaft in the correct axial position with one or more grub screws.
John Crane recommend a light interference fit for most applications and it may be necessary to apply heat
to assist fitting of such hubs. A warm oil bath will usually be adequate. DO NOT use spot heat or exceed
175 degrees centigrade as this may cause distortion. A thermal heat stick can be used to estimate the
temperature before quickly sliding the hub onto the shaft. A suitable stop will ensure the correct axial
position is located.
Ensure the hub bore and mating shaft are clean.

Taper Bore with Keyed Drive

1. Fit the hub onto the shaft without the key(s). Lightly hammer FIGURE 2
the hub with a soft faced mallet to ensure metal to metal
contact takes place.
2. Measure the distance from the end of the shaft to the face of
the hub using a depth micrometer.
3. Securely mount a dial gauge onto the inboard hub flange and
set to zero.
4. If necessary remove the hub and fit the key(s) which should
be a tight sliding fit in the keyway with a small clearance at the
top of the key.
5. Refit the hub and draw up the shaft to the correct axial
position indicated by the dial gauge. The hub may have to be
heated to achieve the required interference. See Figure 2.
Note that the hub face may not be flush with the shaft end
when taper bores are used.

Taper Hubs Mounted by Oil Injection

1. Ensure that fillets and corner radii of mating surfaces, oil distribution and drainage grooves are well
rounded and free from burrs.
2. Thoroughly clean all contact surfaces and smear the tapered surfaces with oil.
3. Fit the hub onto the shaft.
4. Fit the oil injection equipment, axial stop and mounting tools. Consult the arrangement drawing and
the oil injection system suppliers' instructions.

Fit and secure the axial ram or hydraulic nut BEFORE injecting oil between the
components.

5. Inject oil between the components until the required mounting pressure is reached, or it leaks out at the
ends of the mating surfaces.
6. By means of the mounting tools, position the hub in the correct axial position, injecting oil during this
operation.

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7. Release the oil pressure.

8. Remove the mounting tool and oil injection equipment.
9. Assemble the locking washer and lock-nut to shaft end if applicable.

Unbored Hubs
John Crane recommend a light interference fit for keyed
hubs and shafts [e.g. a K7/m6 fit]. The finished bore size
can be calculated from the measured shaft diameter.
FIGURE 3
When setting up the hub to machine the bore use the
hub location recess and face as datum surfaces, as RECESS
shown in Figure 3. TIR

The hub face should be set such that the maximum

run-out does not exceed 0.00008mm per mm of hub FACE
flange diameter or 0.025 mm TIR, whichever is greater. TIR

The hub location recess should be set so the maximum run-out does not exceed 0.00008mm per mm of
recess diameter or 0.012 mm TIR, whichever is greater.

Adapters
For machines having an integral flanged shaft, the flange may be machined to suit the bolting configuration
of the coupling transmission unit. Alternatively, the coupling may be supplied with a customised flange
adapter. Refer to the specific general arrangement drawing for location and mounting details.

Shaft Alignment
Figure 4
Align the centre lines of the DRIVING and DRIVEN machine shafts as
follows:
1. Move the equipment into position
2. Check for any soft foot and correct before commencing alignment.
3. With one machine firmly bolted down, set the distance between
shaft ends (DBSE) according to the drawing or catalogue
dimension.

IMPORTANT DBSE should be measured between the inner face of the hubs and should not be
taken as the length of the transmission unit at its outer periphery. DBSE may not be equal to
the precise distance between shaft ends. In particularly, the faces of taper bored hubs may
not be flush with the shaft end. Refer to Figure 4.

4. Align the shaft centre lines both horizontally and vertically by aligning the hub flanges. JOHN CRANE
recommend the reverse periphery method for accurate alignment. This can be done using dial gauges or
with the John Crane "Lase-A-Lign" shaft alignment kit. Further details are available from John Crane on
request.
5. Recheck the DBSE after the shafts have been aligned.
6. Axial shims (together with a shim carrier in some cases) may be supplied on applications where it is
difficult to accurately set a predetermined shaft end separation [DBSE]. This is often the case where
one or both of the hubs are taper bored. Where this feature is supplied, the thickness of shims [plus
carrier if applicable] are added to the free length of the transmission unit so that the combined length is
equal to the measured distance between the hub flange faces, making any allowance for known shaft
movements. Note - it is best to measure the transmission unit when it is in a gagged condition.

IMPORTANT The misalignment tolerances quoted in literature and on drawings, allow for
dynamic conditions and variations. For the best service from the coupling, John Crane
recommend that installed misalignment is no more than 10% of the maximum allowable
misalignment, allowance being made for any anticipated movements which will occur
during operation (eg. Thermal movements on hot pumps).

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INSTALLATION OF THE TRANSMISSION UNIT

1. Check spigot and recess locations on the hubs and transmission unit for damage

The transmission unit must be adequately supported during installation to avoid

accidental damage should it slip.
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2. It may be necessary to compress the transmission unit whilst sliding it

between the hubs. Lever slots are provided in the hub flanges to make
this easier. Also the spacer flanges are drilled to allow hub bolts (ref. 3)
to be threaded into the guard ring. Tightening evenly will compress the 6
transmission unit until clearance between the hub spigots and length of
the transmission unit is achieved, allowing installation. (see Figure 5).
Minimum gap of X should not be less than the values shown in Table
1, unless indicated otherwise on the general arrangement drawing.
FIG.5 X 3
IMPORTANT Always remove the compression bolts as soon as the
transmission unit is in position, before fully tightening the hub bolts.

3. Align the hub/transmission unit flanges if they have been match marked
4. Fit the hub bolts and tighten these evenly to locate the transmission unit, ensuring the spigots enter
their recesses squarely. Bolt-threads should be lubricated with oil and tightened in a "diametrically
opposite" sequence to the torque values shown in Table 1.

5. Measure dimension 'A (see Figure 1) on the transmission unit. Check against the minimum and
maximum value in Table 1.
6. Rotate the machinery two or three times slowly to ensure it moves freely.

Hub tightening torque values apply to oil lubricated threads

TABLE 1
Coupling Hub bolt Hub bolt Min gap Coupling Dim’n Dim’n
Size Size Tightening X Max Axial 'A' (Min) 'A' (Max)
Torque mm Deflection mm mm
Nm +/- mm
0013 M6 13 7.1 1.0 7.7 7.8
0033 M8 25 7.2 1.25 8.2 8.4
0075 M8 25 7.6 1.5 8.8 9.0
0135 M8 25 8.1 2.0 9.6 9.9
0230 M10 50 8.3 2.5 10.2 10.4
0350 M8 25 11.6 2.75 13.6 13.9
0500 M10 50 11.8 3.25 14.4 14.7
0740 M10 50 12.3 3.75 15.2 15.5
0930 M12 86 12.5 4.25 15.9 16.2
1400 M12 86 13.4 5.0 17.4 17.8
Maximum angular misalignment = 0.5 degrees up to 3600rpm; 0.33 degrees up
to 7500rpm; 0.25 degrees above 7500rpm.

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OPERATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Before starting the machinery, ensure that all necessary safety procedures are being
observed and coupling guards are fitted.

Routine examination should include a periodic check on the tightness of fasteners and visual inspection of
transmission components for signs of fatigue or wear.

If the coupled machinery is disturbed at any time, shaft alignment should be re checked. Alignment
checking is recommended if a deterioration of installation alignment during service is suspected.

Maintenance work must only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel when the
equipment is stationary and has been made safe.

Failures are rare and can generally be attributed to excessive misalignment or / and severe torsional
overload. In all cases of coupling failure, the cause should be identified and corrected before replacing the
coupling.
It is possible to repair the coupling by fitting replacement Membrane unit assemblies or replacing the entire
transmission unit.

To replace the transmission unit, remove the hub bolts and then withdraw the transmission unit using the
compression bolts feature in the spacer as appropriate.

Transmission unit must be adequately supported during removal to avoid accidental damage
should it slip.

ATTENTION When repairing John Crane MetastreamTM flexible membrane couplings, only John
Crane approved parts should be used.

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I-TSKS ENG 0405
Fitting, & Maintenance Instructions – Refurbishment supplement Page 7 of 7

TRANSMISSION UNIT REFURBISHMENT

Metastream flexible power transmission couplings are designed and selected to give an unlimited service if
used within the conditions for which they were specified. Failures are rare and can generally be attributed to
excessive misalignment, severe overload, or a combination of both. In all cases of coupling failure it is
advisable that the cause of failure is first identified and corrected.
Failure of the coupling will generally be failure of a membrane assembly. Except for some special and large
couplings, these cannot be reconditioned and should be replaced.

NOTE: For balanced TSK spacer couplings, the transmission unit is usually supplied as a factory
assembled unit which should not be dismantled. However, when used at low or medium speeds, the
transmission unit can be reconditioned but will require rebalancing.
Membrane assemblies should be replaced in pairs, failure of one will usually result in damage to the other.

To replace the transmission unit, first remove the hub bolts (3) then
withdraw the transmission unit, using the lever slots in the hubs or
jacking holes in the spacer flanges. 8B 8S 8N

MEMBRANE UNIT REPLACEMENT

Remove the drive bolts (8B) and nuts (8N), and remove the
membrane assemblies from the spacer piece (6), Do not attempt to
dismantle the membrane assembly any further. Push washers (8S)
from the holes in the spacer piece.

Identify the fasteners on the new membrane assembly which attach Spacer
to the spacer flanges. Remove the loosely assembled nuts (8N).

With the bolts (8B) in position, carefully press on the bolt heads to
push the new sleeves (8S) into the holes in the spacer flange. Take
care not to over-strain the flexible discs.
Place a small amount of threadlocking compound (e.g. Loctite 242)
on the protruding bolt threads and then assemble the nuts (8N).
Holding the bolts firmly, turn the spacer nuts evenly to the correct
tightening torque value given in Table 2.

Complete the refurbishment of the transmission unit by replacing the

second membrane assembly.

TABLE 2 - STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES

TIGHTENING TORQUE
TSKS SPACER NUTS (8N)
COUPLING SIZE N-m
0011, 0013 11
0027, 0033 23
0060, 0075 47
0110, 0135 75
0180, 0230 130
0260, 0350 150
0400, 0500 205
0560, 0740 285
0750, 0930 380
1120, 1400 490

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